Live workshops & structured programs

Skills that stick.
Programs that prove it.

Unlike one-off seminars, our workshop programs are structured skill-building curricula — with exercises, homework, and facilitator guidance. Participants leave with habits, not just notes.

See it in action

What a Strengthening Families session looks like

Two evidence-based curricula

Strengthening Families workshop session
8-week program

Strengthening Families Program

Parents & youth ages 10–14

The Strengthening Families Program (SFP 10–14) is a SAMHSA-certified model curriculum proven to reduce substance use risk factors while improving parenting skills, family communication, and youth resilience. Delivered in cohorts of 8–12 families.

Parent and child — step-parenting workshop
6-week program

Step-Parenting with Confidence

Blended family parents

Practical skills for navigating blended family life — loyalty conflicts, discipline consistency across households, co-parenting communication, and building authentic relationships with stepchildren over time.

How to participate

Three ways to join a program

🏛️In-Person (Colorado)Evening and weekend cohorts held at our Colorado Springs location. Quarterly enrollment.
💻Virtual / NationwideLive facilitator-led sessions via Zoom. All workbooks and materials shipped or emailed.
🏢OrganizationalWe bring programs to schools, courts, churches, and nonprofits. Inquiry form below.

For referring agencies

Partnering with courts, schools & agencies

MFI works with child welfare, family courts, schools, and community organizations to deliver structured family programs as part of diversion, prevention, and community support initiatives.

We provide attendance records, completion certificates, and coordination reports for all referring agencies. Scholarship seats are available in every cohort for families in financial need.

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Community group — partnering with agencies and organizations
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